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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1891
Page
4
The piece surveys women preachers, noting census growth and varied opinions among female ministers. It cites figures from the 10th and 11th U.S. censuses and praises tolerance among women clergy while urging emancipation from drudgery and broader education and rights, ending with a Oakland suffrage note.
Essay by W. Blood argues for on farm feeding to utilize rough feed and safeguard soil while noting risks of misadaptation. He urges practical knowledge, agricultural schools, and legislative protection for farming. reports on Lawn Ridge La Prairie Center grange meeting with programs, songs, recitations, and a Columbus debate.
Kratzer of Bushnell tours a dense forest east of town finding a steep hill with a marble grave marker reading Nancy Hanks Lincoln, mother of President Lincoln, died Oct 5 1718 at age 85. The two wheeled hearse drawn by oxen is noted.
The Powell druggists advertise perseverance as key to success and invite patients to try Dr Miles New Heart Cure for heart symptoms and other ailments. They offer testimonials and promote Restorative Nervine for sleeplessness and headaches with no opiates. A quirky note about a calf born with two tails is also mentioned.
A brief note from Orange Judd Farmer states Stark Bros Nurseries in Louisiana will mail a free booklet titled Pearts and Fruit Trees to all interested growers. The item promises trusty information for growing fruit varieties.
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